Overview: Mostly rolling plains and low hills; fertile coastal lowland.
Geographic coordinates: 33 00 S, 56 00 W
Geographic regions: Northern plains, southern uplands
Land use:
Arable land: 7.42%
Permanent crops: 0.06%
Forest: 4.58%
Water: 1.49%
Other: 86.45% (2011 est.)
Natural hazards: Periodic droughts
Environment - current issues: Water pollution from industrial and agricultural sources; soil erosion; loss of natural habitat; overgrazing